Dorking chickens are among the oldest in the United States. According to common knowledge, early immigrants transported this bird to the New World because it was the perfect farming chicken. …

Anyone that lives in North Carolina is aware of the moderate temperatures the state enjoys throughout the year. During January, the coldest month of the year, the average low temperature …

Alabama summers are hot and humid, which means that there are many chicken breeds that can’t survive in the Heart of Dixie. Fortunately, the winters aren’t terribly cold, and you …

If you are a backyard chicken enthusiast like me, you may need to add the Maran chicken to your flock. You’ll have much to enjoy rearing this beautiful, standout breed.  …

Are you looking for a bird that lays a commendable number of eggs or do you want a meaty breed with a fleshy carcass? Or perhaps you are looking for …

Egg consumption worldwide is increasing, and brown eggs are increasingly popular. This makes poultry farming a worthy venture. If you want to add brown egg-laying chickens to your flock, you …

The Delaware chicken (originally Indian Rivers) is a 20th-century breed developed in the United States.  Delaware chickens are known for egg and meat production. George Ellis developed the Delaware breed …

Nothing seals the deal for chicken lovers or farmers than a low-maintenance and consistent egg layer with great looks to match. Though uncommon and endangered, Swedish Flower hens are a …

The Leghorn chicken breed tops the list of most-reared birds in America. You can attribute this to the number of Leghorn varieties and their productivity. American farmers have reared this …

Besides being the oldest chicken breed in America, Dominique chickens have a lot more to offer.  From exceptional egg and meat production to great companionship, all at a low maintenance …